FA_Q2
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Really because I missed the revolution entirely. They TRIED to have one - ows was a symptom of the attempt - but it entirely failed. I think it has to do with the core ideology that means the left is generally more accepting of and trusting of government where the right is the opposite. As such, the left has swallowed the democrats selling them out to big corporate interests. Defending the bank is another good example of this right here in this very thread. It is amazing how many crony interests the left are defending when it is entirely counter to their core ideology.I don't think so. I honestly do not think that they even notice that they are ignored. Look at the ACA - a massive handout to the insurance companies that was unnecessary but vehemently defended by the left. It is completely against their ideals. So was the bailout - another idea defended by the left.That is the biggest reason they are going to lose big in 2016. Yes, once again talk radio will rally behind the rubio/bush cabal and blather how essential it is to defeat hillary. Meanwhile, the base of the party is finding it has no representation in govt.
But arguably the Democrats are in the same boat.
They have been abandoned to cronies but the difference is I don't think they have even noticed it yet.
I think they're having their own little "Ron Paul Revolution" with the Bernie Sanders thing. It'll be interesting to see how the progressives deal with their hangover when it comes time to vote for another Clinton.